'Pride and Prejudice' turns 200 years old

January 28, 2013 11:04 AM

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Jane Austen published 'Pride and Prejudice' 200 years ago, it has since become one of the most widely read books in English literature.

Austen began writing the book in 1796 but it was not published until 1813, only four years before her death. The first edition of the book was published by T Egerton, who paid Austen £110 for the copyright.